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Special needs caregivers in Oakmont, PA

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Nikayla P.


Oakmont, PA

$15-30/hr2 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

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Hello! My name is Nikayla and i'm a registered nurse who specializes in adult medicine. I have experience with medically complex individuals, special needs patients, patients who need hospice care and much more. I have multiple certifications including advanced life support and CPR. I pride myself on being a compassionate and...
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Nikayla P.


Oakmont, PA

$18-35/hr2 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

Hello! My name is Nikayla, i'm a Registered Nurse with mainly an adult cardiac background but I also have experience in special needs & hospice care. I was a nursing assistant for two years and have been a nurse for an additional two years. I previously nannied on care. com therefore have child/adolescent experience as well. I...
Nikayla can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

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Kathy C.


New Kensington, PA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Mature, Nurturing Childcare + Play And Encouragement

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have provided childcare in my home and in childcare centers. I worked as a special education paraprofessional for 12 years at a local school district. I have experience with all ages of children from newborn through high school and am comfortable caring for children with special needs. I enjoy caring for children and know the...
Kathy can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kathy is wonderful! She's warm and friendly and my son loves her. If she wasn't already hired by another family I would've hired her long term, for sure!"

Christina M.

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Chynna W.


East McKeesport, PA

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Chynna. I am writing to express my interest in a special needs position. It is with great enthusiasm that I write this letter hoping to gain additional experience as a caregiver. I have past experience working with special needs children; as a camp counselor, a teacher's assistant, and as well as in my own home. As a...
5.0
"Chynna came to clean my house, she was very respectful and did a good job with housekeeping. She was detailed and thorough!"

Mehvish S.

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Emilia P.


Pittsburgh, PA

$26-34/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced, Educated, Fun And Crafty Part Time Nanny Looking For A Second Part Time Position.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 8 years of experience working as a full time nanny. I have worked with new born infants, toddlers, school age kids, and teenagers. In college and grad school I was a lifeguard, taught swim lessons to kids 3 to 8yrs, and held the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification. I have held certifications in...
Emilia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Emilia is FANTASTIC and has been a wonderful addition to our family. She is trustworthy, and great with our two daughters. I cannot express how confidently I recommend Emilia. She is THE best!!!"

Andrew T.

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Kay D.


Pittsburgh, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

I'm college educated in Early Education and Child development, coupled with children with special needs. I love working with kids and helping out their families. I been working with children in some form since 2005. I have reliable transportation to and from work. I can start as soon as you want. I'm Covid-19 vaccinated.
Kay can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Kay was punctual and flexible. She did great with my little one and came up with fun activities to do. She communicates well and verifies allergens etc. I would definitely recommend and re-hire anytime."

Thom S.

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Ellisyn M.


Gibsonia, PA

$30-45/hr8 yrs exp

An Adapted Physical Activity Graduate And Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Ellisyn. One of my minors in college was Adapted Physical Activity. Through my minor, I have worked with many people with different ability levels. I do not like to refer to individuals with varying abilities with the term "disability", because it is not about what they are limited to do, but rather what he or...
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Shannon C.


Pittsburgh, PA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Specialize In Working With Children With Autism And Special Needs

4.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am currently a licensed behavior specialist that works daily with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. I have years of experience as a teacher as well as a behavior specialist that enjoys working directly with children. I have extensive experience babysitting/nannying typical children as well as children with special...
Shannon can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Rena L.


Pittsburgh, PA

$22/hr3 yrs exp

About Me!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Rena, and I am a graduate student looking to babysit during graduate school as I pursue my degree in Speech-Language Pathology. I have background taking care of children in babysitting contexts, but also in teaching English, working with children with special needs, as a behavior technician, taking care of seniors...
Rena can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Sarah C.


Murrysville, PA

$15-17/hr4 yrs exp

Your Future Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a very caring and passionate person who can adapt to any situation that's thrown my way. I was an intern in a preschool classroom back in 2019, and one of the children even said they wanted to be like me when they grew up! Currently in addition to watching children during the week, I am also a catechist to a class of 17...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sarah is a relative of ours and has watched my son many times. She made him meals, transported him to activities, entertained him and kept him safe and happy. We would definitely recommend her!"

Donna F.

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Csilla T.


Pittsburgh, PA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver, M, T, W, Th, F 8 AM-12 PM

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! I am a chef by trade that works a seasonal job and am looking to be a part time nanny from the months of November - April. I have babysat up to three children, ages ranging from newborn-6 years old in the past. I was previously employed as a social worker working with children of all ages, primarily preschool, who...
Csilla can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Csilla is wonderful with our children! She is very patient and kind. My 3 year old looks forward to the fun crafts or games that she has planned for the day. I feel very comfortable leaving my children with her."

Danielle C.

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Shania B.


Monroeville, PA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caretaker Flexible Scheduling

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Shania! I am 28 and have a BS is psychology. Prior to this, I was a behavior specialist for adults with disabilities in a residential program, then worked on Allegheny county's Dual Diagnosis Treatment team for individuals with ID and acute mental health care needs. I found my way to this field through a summer...
5.0
"Shania is an excellent care taker. She is reliable, responsible, compassionate and fun. We're so grateful for her time with our kids. They adore her and we are sad that she doesn't live closer!"

Sarah L.

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Kristi D.


Pittsburgh, PA

$31-32/hr10 yrs exp

Let Me Help You With A Smile

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Kristi, I am looking to help make differences in the world, your family and better the quality of life for every individual that has abilities and personal struggles. I have 9+ years of experiences in the work field, an undergraduate focused in Early Childhood atypical and typical. My Masters Degree is in...
5.0
"Kristi was amazing!! She was so thoughtful and thorough and asked us tons of questions before she arrived to make sure she was super prepared to help out with our special needs son. Her experience and knowledge definitely helped put us at ease as we were 100%...

Charles R.

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Rachel F.


Allison Park, PA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Energetic College Student Looking To Babysit!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Rachel Irene, and I am a Junior in college at Stetson University. I started nannying about 6 years ago, and I have experience with all age ranges of children! I have special experience in working with a wide variety of special needs kids including experience with Autism, Visual impairments, feeding tube...
Rachel can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rachel was an amazing sitter. She arrived early to discuss our son’s regiments and needs. She also knew exactly what to do when he woke up coughing in the middle of the night due to his CF. We highly recommend Rachel, and look forward to her watching our son again....

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Samson J.


Pittsburgh, PA

$10-22/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a caring and experienced childcare provider with 9 years of experience, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My patient, calm, and creative personality allows me to connect with children of all ages. I believe in open communication with parents and regularly provide updates about their child's...
Samson can also help with: Travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Samson worked with my teenage special needs son with absolute patience and kindness. He was always on time, was flexible with our ever-changing schedule and even meet me at my son's activity, to bring him home so I could take my daughter to her activity when it...

Nina W.

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Amanda C.


New Kensington, PA

$10-25/hr5 yrs exp

Lots Of Experience! Absolutely Love Children! Available Afternoons On Weekdays And All Weekends!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been babysitting since I was 15. In high school, I did community service, helping children with special needs in the classroom. I love playing games and keeping kids entertained! I'd love to read to them and take them to the park or zoo. I am currently employed full time, but would like a little bit of extra income. I'm...
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
5.0
"Amanda is great! My son loves to have her stay with him. She has also helped out with my dog. She is extremely personable, reliable and trustworthy. I would recommend Amanda for any of your needs. "

Ann W.

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Nilah J.


Pittsburgh, PA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Nilah. I am a recent graduate from the University of Pittsburgh with a B. S. in Neuroscience and minors in chemistry, Africana Studies. Spanish. I want to go into pediatrics so I love working with kids. I believe that I can be good role model and additionally I can learn just as much from children as they can learn from...
Nilah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Nilah was wonderful with our 9 month old! Covid conscious, punctual, respectful and dependable. Would definitely hire again!"

Joseph W.

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Ashley W.


Pittsburgh, PA

$8-50/hr10 yrs exp

Future Pediatrician! One-time & Recurring

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a medical student studying to be a pediatrician! I have lots of experience with kiddos of all ages (infant+) and I'm here for any chaotic fun! Furry friends are a plus! I have worked with children with a variety of special needs and am able to provide that type of care. I am comfortable with overnight jobs, as well. I...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Ashley is the first babysitter that we've ever had for our 2.5 year old son, so we were a little anxious. The anxiety quickly cleared as soon as we met her though! Our son and pets immediately warmed up to her. We feel lucky to have found her and have already hired...

Samantha F.

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Kali M.


Pittsburgh, PA

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, I'm Kali! I recently graduated with a social work degree and am looking for a new nanny family! I have eight years of experience working with children, as well as experience with special needs and trauma-informed care. I also have my clearances and own transportation. Please let me know if you want to connect via...
Kali can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kali is a fantastic babysitter. She understands the needs and is very flexible. I definitely will work with her again."

Sthela H.

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Holly B.


Pittsburgh, PA

$15-26/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Nurturing, Educational Nanny

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Holly and I am a mom of two children: ages 15 and 17. I have over 12 years of professional childcare experience. I am a very nurturing, energetic, creative and reliable childcare provider. Prior to having my children, I worked for 10 years in higher education. I have a B. A. in English Studies and a minor in...
Holly can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Holly has been caring for our 16 month old for months and we are so lucky to have found her! She is kind, caring, and it is clear that our son is very well taken care of when he is at her home. "

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Oakmont, PA

Kathy C.

5.0

Kathy is wonderful! She's warm and friendly and my son loves her. If she wasn't already hired by another family I would've hired her long term, for sure!

- Christina M.

Chynna W.

5.0

Chynna came to clean my house, she was very respectful and did a good job with housekeeping. She was detailed and thorough!

- Mehvish S.

Emilia P.

5.0

Emilia is a longtime friend of the family and has worked part-time as a nanny for our daughter E since E was an infant. She is now four. First the basics: Emilia is dependable, punctual, and flexible. She keeps her commitments, is always ready for E when we drop her off, and adds extra hours or...

- Beth R.

Kay D.

5.0

Kay was punctual and flexible. She did great with my little one and came up with fun activities to do. She communicates well and verifies allergens etc. I would definitely recommend and re-hire anytime.

- Thom S.

Sarah C.

5.0

Sarah brought activities and planned outings to keep my kids occupied this summer. I definitely recommend her.

- Joann K.

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